TRANSFER & NON-TRADITIONAL

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

GRU Class of 2019 @GRU_Orientation@GRU_Orientation @GRUStudentLife

|SCHEDULETRANSFER & NON-TRADITIONAL

TIME SESSION TITLE & LOCATION

8-9:15 AM STUDENT, PARENT & FAMILY MEMBER CHECK-IN (JSAC Ballroom)

8-9:30 AM WALK DOWN JAGUAR LANE & LIGHT CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

(Maxwell Theatre)

9:30-10:15 AM WELCOME TO GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY (Maxwell Theatre)

10:15 AM STUDENT Departure

10:15-11 AM Open Arms: SMALL GROUP MEETING 1 (Various Locations)

10:15-10:30 AM PARENT & FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM OVERVIEW:I’ll Be Alright Without You

(Maxwell Theatre)

10:30-11 AM UNDERSTANDING YOUR STUDENTS’ JOURNEY:Is it really time to go our Separate Ways?

(Maxwell Theatre)

11:05-11:10 AM Resources Available to Students: Testing & Disability Services

(Maxwell Theatre)

11:10-11:40 AM It’s All Too Much: Financial Aid, Bursar & HCCU (Maxwell Theatre)

11:45 AM-12:15 PM Any Way You Want It:INFORMATION CENTRAL(University Hall 1st Floor

& JSAC Coffeehouse)

Student Small GroupsTrip, Expedition, Odyssey & Scavenger

LUNCH & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS(JSAC Breezeway

& Ballroom)

Student Small GroupsSafari, Flight, Trek & Voyage

12:15-12:45 PMLUNCH & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

(JSAC Breezeway & Ballroom)

Student Small GroupsTrip, Expedition, Odyssey & Scavenger

Any Way You Want It:INFORMATION CENTRAL(University Hall 1st Floor

& JSAC Coffeehouse)

Student Small GroupsSafari, Flight, Trek & Voyage

12:45 PM Meet for Dismissal (Maxwell Theatre)

Grey: Joint Student/Parent & Family Member Yellow: Student Only Blue: Parent & Family Member Only

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Group Name: Orientation Leaders:

TIME SESSION TITLE & LOCATION1-1:30 PM ACADEMIC COLLEGE MEETINGS

(Various Locations)

1:35-2 PM It’s NOT Just The Same WayACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

(JSAC Ballroom)

2-2:30 PM Being a Responsible Jaguar (JSAC Ballroom)

2:30-2:55 PM I Chose... GRU (JSAC Ballroom)

2:30-2:55 PM Wheel in the Sky: Parking, Food, Books & JagCard’sAUXILIARY SERVICES(University Hall 170)

3-4 PM Be Good to Yourself: Desire 2 Learn (Groups 1-4)(Galloway Hall)

Student Small Groups:Trip, Expedition, Odyssey & Scavenger

I Chose... GRU SMALL GROUP MEETING 2

(Various Locations)

WHO’S RUNNING THE ZOO?(JSAC Coffeehouse)

3-3:25 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION A:CAMPUS RECREATION: Intramurals & Wellness

Journey to the Center of REESE LIBRARY

3:30-3:55 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION B:DIVERSIY & INCLUSION at GRU

MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES

4-5 PM WHO’S RUNNING THE ZOO?(JSAC Coffeehouse)

Be Good to Yourself: Desire 2 Learn (Groups 5-8)(Galloway Hall)

Student Small Groups:Safari, Flight, Trek & Voyage

I Chose... GRU SMALL GROUP MEETING 2

(Various Locations)

4-4:25 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION C:Reasearch, It’s for YOU!

STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL: The Study Abroad Office

4:30-4:55 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION D:MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES

Yes, we offer STUDENT EMPLOYMENT!

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ORIENTATION DETAILS

TRANSFER & NON-TRADITIONAL Schedule

8-9:15 AM STUDENT, PARENT & FAMILY MEMBER CHECK-IN (JSAC Ballroom): When you arrive on campus, your first step will be to check in with the orientation team. If you have not yet made your orientation payment, please do so at this time. Additionally, Academic Admissions will be available to assist with any documents you may still need to provide. If you are staying overnight with us, please be prepared to check your luggage, pillow, and any other items you have brought for the next two days in our luggage checkroom.

8-9:30 AM WALK DOWN JAGUAR LANE & LIGHT CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Maxwell Theatre): There will be various offices, departments and resources represented in this open mingling fair for students, parents, family members, and supporters alike to enjoy and gain first hand information from our academic entities and student support services. Those in attendance will be available to answer any questions about what they have to offer and provide more information about how to further get involved. A light continental breakfast is provided as part of our opening as well.

9:30-10:15 AM WELCOME TO GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY (Maxwell Theatre): Students, parents, family members and supporters will be welcomed to the university by members of our university administration and orientation staff. There will be an overview of the events for the next two days, concluding with a special welcome from the 2015 Orientation Leader student staff.

10:15 AM STUDENT Departure: Students will leave the parents, family members, and supporters to attend their first small group meeting. Only students are to leave for small groups.

10:15-11 AM Open Arms: Small Group Meeting 1 (Various Locations): Members of your student orientation staff will meet with you in a small group. Assignments are on your nametag. Your leader will get the group excited about your next two days, lead a review of the orientation schedule, and discuss other important elements as part of your transition to Georgia Regents University.*Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

10:15-10:30 AM PARENT & FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM OVERVIEW: I’ll Be Alright Without You (Maxwell Theatre): An administrator from the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs will review the orientation schedule in depth and answer any questions your parents, family members, and supporters may have. We hope this will provide more comfort about our processes and what you and your students will be doing throughout the next two days.

10:30-11 AM UNDERSTANDING YOUR STUDENTS’ JOURNEY: Is It Really Time to go Our Separate Ways? (Maxwell Theatre): Learn about the academic and social expectations that the GRU community has for your students. This session provides you with beneficial advice on helping not only your student make a successful tradition to college life, but also assists in ensuring you have an educated journey as a parent, family member, and supporter.

11:10-11:40 AM It’s All Too Much: Financial Aid, Bursar & HCCU (Maxwell Theatre): This session will provide you with valuable information in regards to financial aid, scholarships, loans, tuition, fees, and accounts available through our on-campus credit union. Those speaking include the Office of Student Financial Aid, the Bursar Business Office, and the Health Center Credit Union.

11:45 AM-12:15 PM *ONLY Student, Parents, Family Members & Supporters of Small Groups: Safari, Flight, Trek & Voyage

Any Way You Want It: INFORMATION CENTRAL (See Back of Program): During this time you will have the opportunity to travel to different resources and check items off your “to do” list while at orientation, as well as gather more information from the available departments and resources across campus!

*ONLY Student, Parents, Family Members & Supporters of Small Groups: Trip, Expedition, Odyssey & Scavenger LUNCH (JSAC Breezeway): Enjoy your meal as a group with students, parents, family members, and supporters all together. You will also be able to eat with your 2015 Orientation Leaders and ask them any questions you may have developed throughout the day.

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We respectfully ask that all cell phones be turned off or set on silent or vibrating mode while you are in sessions. If you must make or receive a call, we ask that you leave the room or building during sessions and presentations to do so. Thank you for your cooperation!

The 2015 orientation team is requesting your help in our Summer Service Project. The team is collecting soda tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. At various points throughout orientation there will be canned soda provided. When you are finished, please give your soda tabs to any of the Orientation Leaders, so we can all aid a great cause. Thank you for your help.

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12:15-12:45 PM *ONLY Student, Parents, Family Members & Supporters of Small Groups: Trip, Expedition, Odyssey & Scavenger Any Way You Want It: INFORMATION CENTRAL (See Back of Program): During this time you will have the opportunity to travel to different resources and check items off your “to do” list while at orientation, as well as gather more information from the available departments and resources across campus!

*ONLY Student, Parents, Family Members & Supporters of Small Groups: Safari, Flight, Trek & Voyage LUNCH (JSAC Breezeway): Enjoy your meal as a group with students, parents, family members, and supporters all together. You will also be able to eat with your 2015 Orientation Leaders and ask them any questions you may have developed throughout the day.

12:45 PM Meet for Dismissal (Maxwell Theatre)

1-1:30 PM ACADEMIC COLLEGE MEETINGS (See Back of Program): This is your opportunity to meet with representatives from your academic college. During this time, you will be able to discuss the types of courses you need for your degree, the hours and credits it takes to graduate or be admitted to further degree programs, and the special features of your academic colleges that sets them apart from the rest.

1:35-2 PM It’s NOT Just The Same Way (JSAC Ballroom): Academic Advisement has implemented new travel guides to help navigate the academic pathway at GRU. Career Services provides career and professional development resources to complement that trail. Students must walk their own paths but these two offices are important partners in the journey to success.*Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

2-2:30 PM Being a Responsible Jaguar (JSAC Ballroom): During this session, representatives from various departments will discuss the expectations of student behavior, the realities of college life, and how alcohol, drugs, and relationship violence affect the GRU family. We want our students to make appropriate choices and reduce harmful outcomes. This session intends to inform you about your rights and responsibilities as a college student and also provide you with valuable information regarding additional resources that are available to GRU students. Additionally, we hope this will spark a healthy conversation between students and their parents, family members, and supporters prior to starting the full-time journey into college.*Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

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2:30-2:55 PM I CHOSE... GRU (JSAC Ballroom): The “I Chose Campaign” is a new initiative the university adopted to connect students to the Georgia Regents University institution and community. The 2015 Orientation Leaders believe that coming to college is one of the largest milestones someone can face. It is a process that provides education, growth, and change in all students who fully immerse themselves in the collegiate experience. College is a journey that you chose to start here at GRU. This journey starts here, at orientation. During this session, the 2015 Orientation Leaders will express why choosing GRU is the best decision they made, what they value from this special experience, and why it should be important to you. *Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

2:30-2:55 PM Wheel in the Sky: Parking, Food, Books & JagCard’s AUXILIARY SERVICES (University Hall 170): Life at GRU is exciting and engaging. Learn about the pieces needed for a student’s survival while starting their journey at Georgia Regents University. Learn about everything from parking and transportation, to purchasing textbooks or lab materials. Of course, students need to eat, too. Learn what our meal plans encompass, how you purchase them and then how the JagCard provides access to everything on campus.

3-4 PM *ONLY Student Small Groups: Trip, Expedition, Odyssey & Scavenger

Be Good to Yourself: Desire 2 Learn (Galloway Hall): During this session students will confirm all technical aspects of changing passwords, logging-in are complete, followed by the introduction to the Jaguar Nation Welcome Desire 2 Learn Module. This is an important resource that will show students how to access various materials online. The student orientation staff will also go over other information including the navigation of all JagNet components to be a successful student, including JagMail, Desire to Learn, POUNCE, Career Link, and Jaguar Community.

3-3:25 PM I CHOSE... GRU (Various Locations): The “I Chose Campaign” is a new initiative the university adopted to connect students to the Georgia Regents University institution and community. The 2015 Orientation Leaders believe that coming to college is one of the largest milestones someone can face. It is a process that provides education, growth, and change in all students who fully immerse themselves in the collegiate experience. College is a journey that you chose to start here at GRU. This journey starts here, at orientation. During this session, the 2015 Orientation Leaders will express why choosing GRU is the best decision they made, what they value from this special experience, and why it should be important to you. *Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

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3:30-3:55 PM WHO’S RUNNING THE ZOO? (JSAC Coffeehouse): Do you know what type of animal you are? How do you deal with conflict? What kind of team member are you in group settings? During this extremely popular session, Career Services will use an interactive activity to introduce you to yourself and show who’s running the zoo.*Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

4-5 PM *ONLY Student Small Groups: Safari, Flight, Trek & VoyageBe Good to Yourself: Desire 2 Learn (Galloway Hall): During this session students will confirm that all technical aspects of changing passwords and logging-in are complete, followed by an introduction to the “Jaguar Nation Welcome” Desire 2 Learn Module. This is an important resource that will show students how to access various materials online. The student orientation staff will also go over other information including the navigation of all JagNet components to be a successful student, including JagMail, Desire to Learn, POUNCE, Career Link, and Jaguar Community.

4-4:25 PM WHO’S RUNNING THE ZOO? (JSAC Coffeehouse): Do you know what type of animal you are? How do you deal with conflict? What kind of team member are you in group settings? During this extremely popular session, Career Services will use an interactive activity to introduce you to yourself and show who’s running the zoo.*Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

4:30-5 PM I CHOSE... GRU (Various Locations): The I Chose Campaign is a new initiative the university adopted to connect students to the Georgia Regents University institution and community. The 2015 Orientation Leaders believe that coming to college is one of the largest milestones someone can face. It is a process that provides education, growth and change in all students who fully immerse themselves in the collegiate experience. College is a journey that you chose to start here at GRU. This journey starts here, at orientation. During this session, the 2015 Orientation Leaders will express why choosing GRU is the best decision they made, what they value from this special experience and why it should be important to you. *Session is MANDATORY. Your leader will be taking attendance.

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CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSIONS: There will be various campus entities offering sessions about what they have to offer. There are four different sessions you can go to. Be sure to select them according to what is most important and beneficial to you and your student. Depending on your student’s group, they may be able to attend one with you, but many will need to be attended by yourself. 3-3:25 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION A:

CAMPUS RECREATION: Intramurals & Wellness (JSAC Butler Meeting Room): Enjoy being active? Come to this session and learn about Campus Recreation & Wellness! This includes everything from intramural and extramural activities, to the various club sports teams we have here at GRU. Not into competitive sports, but enjoy fitness? We have that, too! Learn about the newly remodeled Wellness Center and the Group Exercise options.

Journey to the Center of REESE LIBRARY (Reese Library Entrance): After a brief introduction to the mysterious land of Reese Library by one of the library keepers, join a group of fellow adventurers to explore this curious realm. Groups of explorers will use clues placed throughout the library to get ever closer to the treasure. Members of the group that finds the most clues will win prizes!

3:30-3:55 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION B:

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION at GRU (JSAC Hardy Meeting Room): The presentation will assist in developing an understanding of GRU’s interest in diversity and inclusion on our campus. Information will be provided on programs, workshops, celebrations and training offered by the university community including student led interactions which are instrumental in assisting all students in preparation for work in a diverse society. MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES (Military & Veterans Services Office, 2nd Floor Washington Hall): The Office of Military & Veterans Services provides certification of VA educational benefits, facilitates Tuition Assistance, and administers Health Professions Scholarships for military/veteran students. In addition to these services, we offer a Military Resource Center (MRC) with a lounge, group study/meeting room, and small computer lab and library. Any military-affiliated student can use the MRC.

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4-4:25 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION C:

Research: It’s for YOU! (JSAC Hardy Meeting Room): Come learn about the various opportunities to conduct undergraduate research at GRU. Opportunities are available in all majors and disciplines!

STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL: Study Abroad (JSAC Coffeehouse): Join us for a review of some basic Study Abroad and Away information. We will go over how these programs work at GRU. We will also discuss fundraising and scholarship opportunities to help assist our students pay for their programs. We will allow time to answer any specific questions you might have!

4:30-4:55 PM CAMPUS NETWORKING SESSION D:

MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES (Military & Veterans Services Office, 2nd Floor Washington Hall): The Office of Military & Veterans Services provides certification of VA educational benefits, facilitates Tuition Assistance, and administers Health Professions Scholarships for military/veteran students. In addition to these services, we offer a Military Resource Center (MRC) with a lounge, group study/meeting room, and small computer lab and library. Any military-affiliated student can use the MRC.

Yes, we offer STUDENT EMPLOYMENT (JSAC Coffeehouse): Student employment consists of part-time, paid positions across the GRU campus for students. Come learn about the process for seeking these competitive slots. Learn how you can also access other opportunities for employment in the Augusta area while a student at GRU.

Trad i t ions

Interactive Scavenger Hunt

A university’s traditions are specific events in history which make that university’s experience unique, individual, sacred. The Georgia Regents

University orientation team believes that having this unique experience is beneficial to the development of our

students. These events, locations, and actions aid in acclimating our students to our university, our community, our family. Join in our

traditions by completing this Traditions Scavenger Hunt!

1. High Five the Mascot #GRUAugustus2. Visit the D. Douglas Barnard Jr. Amphitheatre #GRUamphitheatre3. Buy your GRU Gear at the JagStore #GRUJagStore4. Toss a penny into the Blanchard Fountain #BlanchardFountain5. Take a selfie with an Orientation Leader #GRUOrientationLeader6. Take a picture at the Civil War Arsenal #GRUArsenal

The above-described method is how we will be tracking the photos. If this method of submitting photos is not followed, we will be unable to locate your picture, and you will not be in the drawing.

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Join the GRU Class of 2019 Facebook Group. A full list of traditions will be posted before Freshmen Convocation.

Follow @GRU_Traditions on Instagram.Post your picture of the tradition you have completed,

tag @GRU_Traditions, and use the hashtag associated with each tradition.See which group is winning by using #IChose… INSERT YOUR SMALL GROUPS NAME!

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They settled by the river; they planted built and bledgroping through the darkness; seeing light ahead

some of them were healers with healers hand and heartAntony began a school to teach the healer’s art

we seek the truth that heals, the truth sets us free, we are Georgia Regents Universitythey settled by the river, and in the early light

Walton dreamed a college, on the sand hill’s heightbut soldiers with their weapons; stood guard and watched until

the swords were turned to plowshares by dreamers on the hillwe seek the truth that heals, the truth that sets us free, we are Georgia Regents University

healers in the hollow, dreamers on the hillwe have come together and together we will

seek the ways of healing; Make the dream come truethe dreamers and the healers, Georgia Regents University

we seek the truth that heals, the truth that sets us free, we are Georgia Regents University

Academic CollegeMeeting Locations:

Info Central Locations:1st Floor, University Hall:

Consent Forms for Registrar & Student Records Testing & Disability Resources Immunization Processing (Room 129)Parking Passes (Room 131)Technology Assistance (Room 156)Financial Aid Central (Room 162)Bursar - Business Office

JSAC Coffeehouse:JagCard Photos

College of Allied Health Sciences:University Hall 350

College of Education: University Hall 348

College of Nursing: University Hall 329

James M. Hull College of Business: Allgood Hall N127Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences:

Allgood Hall E157College of Science & Mathematics:

JSAC Ballroom

Alma Mater